23 Wild Photos of Deep-Sea Creatures That’ll Keep Us Squarely on the Beach, Thanks

Daniel Bonfiglio Published 06/25/2024 in wtf

The deep ocean is like another planet. Creatures that have remained unchanged for millions of years, molded by intense pressures, scarce resources, and almost a total lack of light. Entire extinction events have passed them by, and looking at some is like looking into a prehistoric age.

Not to mention "deep sea gigantism," the scientific term for "EVERYTHING IS WAY BIGGER DOWN THERE!" Yeah, the deep sea is pretty scary. Here are some of the terrifying creatures we'd rather not remember are living beneath us.

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Deep Sea Goblin Shark. Don't look up a video of these things eating. I said don't.
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Frilled Shark.
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Anglerfish. Everyone's favorite deep sea fish.
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The translucent "Mariana snailfish." The green shape is a crustacean in its stomach.
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The Bigfin Squid seen in the Pacific Ocean.
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The Blackdragon Fish.
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Fangtooth fish.
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A creepy moray eel hides deep in the darkness of the ocean.
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The Sloane’s viperfish.
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Telescope fish.
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Stargazer. Hiding beneath the sand, it has a strong bite, venomous spines, and delivers electric shocks.
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Vampire squid.
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Japanese spider crab.
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Terrible-claw lobster. An apt name.
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Atlantic wolffish.

1.
Deep Sea Goblin Shark. Don't look up a video of these things eating. I said don't.
2.
3.
Frilled Shark.
4.
5.
Anglerfish. Everyone's favorite deep sea fish.
6.
7.
8.
The translucent "Mariana snailfish." The green shape is a crustacean in its stomach.
9.
The Bigfin Squid seen in the Pacific Ocean.
10.
The Blackdragon Fish.
11.
Fangtooth fish.
12.
A creepy moray eel hides deep in the darkness of the ocean.
13.
14.
The Sloane’s viperfish.
15.
Telescope fish.
16.
17.
18.
Stargazer. Hiding beneath the sand, it has a strong bite, venomous spines, and delivers electric shocks.
19.
Vampire squid.
20.
21.
Japanese spider crab.
22.
Terrible-claw lobster. An apt name.
23.
Atlantic wolffish.